Meanwhile, convenience stores suffered weekly losses in July as a result of the widespread boycott of Japanese products.

한편 편의점들은 일본 제품 불매운동이 퍼지면서 7월에 주간 적자를 냈다.

CU suffered a 40.1 percent plunge in Japanese beer sales between July 1 and 18 compared to the same period a month earlier, while sales of other imported beers increased by 1.9 percent. Local beer sales rose 2.8 percent.

"Given that beer sales in general have increased, it's obvious the boycott has had a certain impact on sales. Many of those who preferred Japanese beer brands have shifted to other imported or Korean brands."